When I got engaged, my friends planned a surprise celebration at my friend’s apartment, where everyone wore pastels, and we played bridal games. It was so much fun! However, I had a vision of a more sophisticated bridal luncheon that I knew probably wouldn’t be planned by anyone but me—given that I’m the one who plans every event in my friend group. So, I did just that.

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My cousin, Camila, who is also my maid of honor, flew in from Colombia for it, which made it extra special. The rest of the guests were my bridesmaids, and this was when I gave them their bridesmaids' gifts and officially asked them to be part of the wedding.

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We held the luncheon at an NYC restaurant called MAMO, where we had a delicious brunch and bottomless drinks. We were all dressed in pink, and it was everything I dreamed of and more. I absolutely love the photos from this event—Marcela, who takes the photos at LoveShackFancy, captured the day, and I’m so glad I made that investment.

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The menu cards were hand-painted by Deanna, another amazing artist I met at DVF, and they were handwritten by my friend’s mom. We took photos, shared stories, and had so much fun!

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After brunch, we crossed the street to Felix, a French restaurant that always turns into a party. I had a table there because it’s the place where I spent so many of my party years. Connor showed up with pink flowers, which made the day even more special.

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I can’t say I remember much after that—we definitely drank the afternoon away, lol.